Levelland City Council adopts citizen-participation rules, mayor opposed
Levelland City Council has a new set of citizen-participation rules, but they don’t have a mayor willing to follow them.Mayor Waymon Jackson told the council Thursday night, Jan. 2, he remains opposed...
View ArticleDeath Notices
Francisco Aguero, 57, of Lubbock died Jan. 1, 2014. Services are pending with Guajardo Funeral Chapels.Billy Tim Atwood, 66, of Snyder died Jan. 3, 2014, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. Services...
View ArticleLetter: Hopes to be on the restitution list
Hopes to be on the restitution list I read in the Dec. 21 A-J about the sentencing a U.S. Postal Service worker who had stolen gift cards from postal patrons’ mail. The sentence included an order for...
View ArticleLetter of the Day: Cavazos should be in ring of honor
As a former resident of Lubbock, I was visiting the city recently and read in the newspaper about the late and great Tech football player, Bobby Cavazos.What makes me wonder is, after reading the...
View ArticleLetter: Appreciated kindness from local strangers
Appreciated kindness from local strangers On the last day of 2013, I was in Lubbock running errands. My stops included the purchase of pallet of water and a trip to an 82nd Street bank. Well, I had to...
View ArticleLetter: Robertson once was on the wrong road, too
Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” was not condemning anyone when he made his comments about homosexual conduct to GQ magazine. He was simply stating the truth as it is recorded in the Bible.read more
View ArticleTexas and region
SAN ANTONIOSan Antonio police said a 90-year-old woman was fatally shot while sitting in her wheelchair inside her home.Police said Ruth Bateman Clay appeared to have been killed by a bullet fired...
View ArticleArea Opinion: Drone testing center is good news for Texas
Drone testing center is good news for Texas The drones are coming. And Texas invited them.This week’s announcement Texas will host one of six programs authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration...
View ArticleLCU to host TAMIU
Lubbock Christian University coach Steve Gomez isn’t particularly interested in making a statement to the rest of the Heartland Conference.But win today, and his Lady Chaparrals might do it anyway.LCU...
View ArticleFrom the A-J's Pages
25 Years Ago:Another learning outlet looms for Borden County High School who may pursue journalism as a future study — The Borden Star.50 Years Ago:Both the host teams moved up in the opening round of...
View ArticleCivil Filings
99TH DISTRICT COURTJUDGE WILLIAM C. SOWDERJonita Oliver against United Supermarkets LLC, suit on other civil
View ArticleHealth care center offers warming station
WARMING STATIONThe Lubbock Health Care Center, 4120 22nd Place, invites you to stay warm this winter by visiting its winter warming station from 2 to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call...
View ArticleTwo area players earn national honors
Kyle Peggram from Olton and Matthew Tackitt from Lubbock High recently earned national recognition for their 2013 seasons.Peggram, a junior, was named to the MaxPreps Junior all-American team after...
View ArticleBusiness Profile: Hazel Love, Village Hairstyles owner, cosmetologist
Name: Hazel LoveAge: AHH, that’s not fair.I am from: I have lived in Lubbock ever since I was old enough for it to make any difference. Occupation: Owner of Village Hairstyles in the Village Shopping...
View ArticleSuspect arrested in San Antonio park slaying
SAN ANTONIO — Police have arrested a suspect in the slaying of a graduate student whose body was discovered at a San Antonio park on New Year's Eve.read more
View ArticleLubbock firefighters quickly control house fire in Southwest Lubbock, candle...
Lubbock firefighters quickly controlled a house fire Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4, in the 7900 block of Bangor Avenue.A 911 call was made at 2:45 p.m. and by 2:54 p.m. the fire was under control....
View ArticleCall about inmate with gun at Lubbock jail hoax
About 9:15 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, Lubbock authorities were put on high alert when someone called police dispatchers claiming an inmate had a gun inside the Lubbock County jail.Officials from the...
View ArticleSales tax licenses
New sales tax licenses issued in Lubbock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for the week ending Dec. 20:■ Black Gold Detail Shop; 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. ■ Dollar General Store No....
View ArticleConvention Calendar
■ Today, Jan. 5 — Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Texas 9A Circuit Assembly. Expected attendance: 1,200.■ Jan. 22-25 — Sunset International Bible Institute, Sunset Vision Workshop....
View ArticleCommercial construction permits
Contractor Location Project ValueTeinert Construction Southwest Lubbock Health, 9812 Slide Road 4,596 sq. ft. $200,000Teinert Construction Southwest Lubbock Health, 9812 Slide Road 19,940 sq. ft....
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